The Premier and the Socialist Were walking through the State: They wept to see the Savings Bank Such funds accumulate. "If these were only cleared away," They said, "it would be great." "If three financial amateurs Controlled them for a year, Do you suppose," the Premier said, "That they would get them clear?" "I think so," said the Socialist; "They would -- or very near!"

"If we should try to raise some cash On assets of our own, Do you suppose," the Premier said, "That we could float a loan?" "I doubt it," said the Socialist, And groaned a doleful groan.